Look around, look around

[toremainbehind]

Who: Izumo and Open
When: Early August
Where: Far Shore, possibly Near Shore.
What: Post-Ablution stuff. Coping with missing friends and returned memories. Izumo doesn't appreciate haunting season.
Warning: N/A


A. Cnoc Áine - After Shizuo’s Ablution

[After performing the ablution on Shizuo with Chikusa and Goten, Izumo has decided to stick around Yona’s temple to keep an eye on the two. Normally he wouldn’t be around the temple so much, only ever coming and go briefly to visit Shizuo or Yona. He usually sticks to the room that ended up being his, but he’s actually out and about in the temple now.

If he looks a little tired, just pretend that he isn’t instead.

However, anyone around the temple might spot him in the halls or somewhere outside. Come and talk to him? Drink with him?]

B. Double Cross Bar - Memories On A Wall

[The moment he’s learned that Sora and Roxas are gone, Izumo felt a bit—not sad, per se, but something close to it. While he wouldn’t exactly call himself sentimental, he’s decided that putting up a photo wall can be at least one way of keeping memories alive.

So, after a day or two, he puts up a post on the BBS:]

If anyone has any photos of Sora and Roxas, mind if I have a copy? I’m working on a project right now, so I thought it’d be good to start with those two first.

[Anyone who does come to the bar will find Izumo leaning against the counter, focused on a blank wall to the side. He seems thoughtful, though he does glance over at anyone who comes in.]

C. When Will Dreams End? [Closed to Totsuka]

[He sent a text to Totsuka earlier that morning upon awakening. It’s not like how he reacted when he first remembered Anna, but now some things the man has said the few times they’ve met makes sense.

Choosing his bar instead of Mikoto’s temple or Totsuka’s temple was a good place to talk. With it still closed, it gives them the proper privacy they need.

Really, Izumo didn’t enjoy waking up suddenly remembering people from his past life, but it’s even worse now because this time, he’s aware of one fact about the god: he’s dead.

By the time Totsuka comes to the bar, Izumo already has a drink in front of him.]

D. Fade to Black

[It’s August.

It’s summer and it’s haunting season.

So, it’s not surprising that Izumo is being haunted by some ghosts that decides to play with him. Which is why he’s looking fairly unimpressed at a floating lighter, the sounds of childish giggles heard around him.]

E. WildCard

[Feel free to make up your own prompt if nothing here interests you!]

Comments

B-ish? idek but he brought booze

[onedrinkwithme]

[Aymeric didn't know Roxas very well but he did know Sora. He was one of those whom he felt comfortable telling closer matters to his heart to other than Leo and Goten to an extent. So when the message comes across the BBS, he remembers something he had said to Izumo before. As for directions to the bar...thank Goten.

So don't mind Aymeric arriving at the place with a bottle of wine in one hand. It's top shelf, don't worry.]

Apologies for not responding to the message but I had none of the documents you seek. But I do recall mentioning about owing you a drink.

[toremainbehind]

[Izumo lifts a hand in greeting to Aymeric, a smile on his face.]

That's fine. Another person named Hajime has a lot of pictures for me to look at.

[He gestures for the god to come sit at the bar while he gets a couple of glasses.]

But you came at a good time.

[onedrinkwithme]

How are you fairing?

[If he gets the glasses, Aymeric can pour the liquor. It's the least he can do.]

[toremainbehind]

Mm, well enough.

[He places the glasses on the counter between them.]

Still adjusting to realizing that neither Sora nor Roxas are here anymore. [And to think that he's gotten so attached to them, too.]

[onedrinkwithme]

Roxas I knew little of but I was rather well acquainted with Sora.

[Gods, he can remember their first conversations still as he gives each glass a decent fill. Not enough to get sloshed but not a tiny taste either.]

He was one of the few I felt like I could get close to other than Leo and Goten.

[toremainbehind]

Sora really has that ability to just make people open up.

[A nod of thanks as the wine is poured.]

[onedrinkwithme]

A strange ability but not unwelcomed. Sometimes that did lead to...interesting interactions.

[Those poor metal items...that poor dummy...]

[toremainbehind]

Oh? How so?

[onedrinkwithme]

[Sip sip]

One of our first meetings was trying to learn what caused my god powers to activate and function. You see, I was given the ability to manipulate metal and I had learned that it is not from the mind but rather gestures of my body that causes it to happen.

As we learned this, Sora...unfortunately became the victim to various silverware using him as a target, a hot tea kettle nearly splashed water onto him and his metal bits decided they enjoyed one of my striking dummies. It still have the marks from the encounter.

[toremainbehind]

[A slow blink as he listens to the story.

Then his expression shifts into bemusement.]

....That's unfortunate indeed. Sora really doesn't seem to have the best kind of luck if silverware decided to use him as a target.

[onedrinkwithme]

His encouragement was nice and thoughtful but I was unsure about what to do. The idea of that of power never came to me until my arrival here.

I also recall that he was not feeling well during the time and yet he still wished to meet with me.

[toremainbehind]

Sounds like Sora alright. Usually his encouragement was all you really need to get things going.

[He chuckles softly.]

I'm not too surprised to hear that. Then again, Sora's always been a sort of trouble magnet himself.

[onedrinkwithme]

Or in that case, make the metal fly.

[Ok, he can't help but laugh at that either.]

Need I tell you about the time he wandered into the forest and tree spirits attacked us?

[toremainbehind]

Metal just loves him.

[Izumo grins.

He remembers the time he found Sora in the forest himself, but he's honestly interested in Aymeric's experience with him.]

What happened?

[onedrinkwithme]

[Metal fetish?]

He was wandering inside and I found him. Suppose that inquiring about a fire for light was not the ideal way because that was when the trees decided to go on the offensive. But unlike the previous time, my metal ability had some focus and I was able to ensure he stayed near by while I took the attacks myself.

[Oh yeah, that sounds normal and he explains.]

Before arriving here, my skillset included being able to focus the enmity of enemies onto myself. Therefore, I am able to take a few hits harder than most.

[Unless it's a knife in a vital place.]

[toremainbehind]

[He raises an eyebrow.]

What kind of person were you before you've arrived here?

[You got his interest now.]

[onedrinkwithme]

I do not tell this very much given where we are and how little most seem to care. Also personally I feel that it is not my place to. However, you are the first to ask other than Leo.

[Deep breath.]

I am Lord Commander of Ishgard's Temple Knights, Viscount of House Borel, Azure Dragoon, Lord Speaker of the House of Lords of the Ishgardian Parliament, and former de facto ruler of the once Holy See of Ishgard.

[So Izumo, you are drinking wine next to a man who runs a nation. And is in jeans.]

[toremainbehind]

[A blink and he looks very impressed.]

That's very impressive, Aymeric. If the Heavens had a proper government system, I'd say you'd do a good job of running the Heavens itself.

[onedrinkwithme]

I appreciate the compliment but I fear that those who have called this realm home before us may not take so kindly to a stranger handling their affairs.

[toremainbehind]

[He chuckles.]

True, but it's an interesting thought to have.

[onedrinkwithme]

Aye, but you may not think so as much when I say once the parliament was established, I wanted to step down as ruler. Twas only temporary and I only wished to give that power to the people; it was because I was elected without my knowledge nor would the High Houses take no for an answer.

It was flattering given that before, some were leery about the reform from the Church. I suppose that is the difference between Ishgard and this realm.

[toremainbehind]

From the way it sounds, you won't hesitate to take charge if need be, but you also don't want to remain in charge for very long either. Either way, that's quite an accomplishment, Aymeric.

[Goten's definitely found himself a good god.]

I suppose being brought here is almost like having a certain burden off your shoulders.

[onedrinkwithme]

It is but lately I have found myself a bit...lost. I do not mind the free time that I have acquired given that I would sleep in my office but prayers can go only so far. But I know not where to start.

[toremainbehind]

Hm.

[Izumo sips his drink.]

Do you have any particular interests? Or something you've always wanted to do but never managed to find the time to do it?

[onedrinkwithme]

...

[See this face? It's puzzled as fuck.]

I do not think I even had time beyond work and papers to even consider it.